The City of Lethbridge, Galt Museum and Archives, is accepting applications for a non-permanent, term position of Museum Collections Assistant.

STATUS: Non-Permanent Term (up to 20 weeks)

HOURS OF WORK: 37.5 hours per week

PAY RATE: $32.43 per hour (rate under review)

The Museum Collection Assistant supports the Museum’s digital collections initiatives by enhancing the accessibility and user experience of its cultural object database. Working under the direction of the Museum Collection Technician, this role helps enrich individual object records through the inclusion of photographs, enabling researchers, staff, and the public to better engage with the Museum’s collections.

In this role, you will:

• Photograph museum objects and add photo file details to the Museum’s object database.
• Inventory and handle project-assigned cultural items.
• Reconcile museum objects against individually assigned location codes in the database.

What Your Bring to the Table:

We seek an enthusiastic, independent individual, possessing cultural object skills and knowledge to fill a non-permanent opportunity supported by the Young Canada Works (YCW) Building Careers in Heritage program. This is an excellent opportunity for an individual to build their career in the museum field.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Recent graduate with a bachelor’s degree in Humanities, Social Sciences, Fine Arts, Cultural Resource Management, or a related field is required. Candidates must be graduates of a recognized college or university and hold a post-secondary credential.
• Knowledge and application of standard Museum or Archival practices, artifact cataloguing, and studio photography is a strong asset.
• Experience with data entry, Excel, museum database software, and photography software.
• Strong time management and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment while coordinating volunteers.

Additional Information:

In order to be considered for this opportunity, interested applicants must:

1. Meet Young Canada Works (YCW) Intern eligibility requirements
2. Apply online through both the YCW and City of Lethbridge websites

Information and instructions regarding the YCW eligibility requirements and application is located at the following link: https://www.canada.ca/en/canadian-heritage/services/funding/young-canada-works/students-graduates/careers-heritage-graduates.html 

For further information on this opportunity, please contact:

Kevin MacLean, Museum Collection Technician, at (403) 320-4064 or kevin.macLean@galtmuseum.com

Qualified candidates are invited to submit their resume with cover letter, online by clicking on “Apply” at the top of this screen.

Applicants must apply online. We are unable to accept paper copies of resumes or applications sent via email.

Closing Date: September 30, 2026, at 4:00PM MST

All applicants are thanked in advance for their interest. Only individuals selected for interviews will be contacted.

The City of Lethbridge (www.lethbridge.ca) proudly acknowledges that we are located at the heart of Siksikaitsitapi (Blackfoot) Territory, home of Kainai, Piikani, Siksika and Amskapi Piikani (Montana, USA) First Nations. Lethbridge is also located within the Métis Nation of Alberta.

The City of Lethbridge recognizes the diversity of our community and is working to ensure programs, services, facilities, and employment opportunities are inclusive to all people.

CUPE Local 70